Woman dies after being attacked by two dogs
Animals were known to 43-year-old victim from Widnes, police say
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Your support makes all the difference.A 43-year-old woman has died after being attacked by two dogs at a house in Widnes, police have said.
Cheshire Police confirmed she died after being attacked by the animals at the property in Graham Road on Tuesday evening.
The Independent understands the dogs were known to the woman, but officers are trying to establish whether they belonged to her.
It is understood the incident happened at the woman’s home, but police are expected to release more information later.
Cheshire Police said in a statement: “At around 5.15pm on Tuesday, 24 September North West Ambulance Service informed police that a 43-year-old woman had been attacked by two dogs at an address on Graham Road in Widnes.
“Officers attended and discovered that the woman from Widnes was in a serious condition.
“She was treated at the scene by paramedics however sadly passed away.
“Her next of kin have been informed and enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances.”
Eyewitnesses reported seeing an air ambulance landing in Graham Road, the Liverpool Echo reports.
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